Principal Engineering Project Manager

Why Southwark?

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Do you see yourself leading major highways projects that make a real difference to communities?

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Can you use your experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and capital programme delivery to achieve successful outcomes?

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Does the idea of joining a dynamic team responsible for shaping and improving local infrastructure excite you?

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If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

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Our Highways – Transport Projects team are looking for a passionate and dedicated Principal Engineering Project Managerto join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

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About the Role:

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As a Project Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of highways capital projects, managing schemes from initial feasibility through to design, approval, and construction. You will work closely with communities, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and elected members to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with strategic priorities. You will also oversee project budgets, funding applications, procurement processes, and performance management, ensuring value for money and positive outcomes for residents.

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About You:

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We are looking for a motivated and innovative professional with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be confident working independently while managing competing priorities and delivering complex projects.

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You will have:

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• Experience managing capital projects, ideally within highways, transportation, infrastructure, or a related field.
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• Strong project management, financial management, and budget monitoring skills.
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• Experience preparing reports, business cases, funding applications, and tender documentation.
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• Excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with communities, partners, senior managers, and elected members.
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• Knowledge of contract management, governance processes, and project delivery best practice.
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• The ability to analyse complex information and develop practical, creative solutions.
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied portfolio of projects simultaneously.
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• Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior leaders, business partners, and external stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while ensuring strategic objectives are met.
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About the Team:

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Our team is responsible for delivering a wide-ranging programme of capital investment that improves the region's highways and transport infrastructure. We are committed to collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality services that enhance connectivity, safety, and sustainability for our communities. Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to work on impactful projects, develop your professional expertise, and contribute to shaping the future of local infrastructure.

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For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

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Contact Information:

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clement Agyei-Frempong at .uk.

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Additional Information:

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• Degree in a relevant discipline, relevant professional qualification, or equivalent level of demonstrable experience in project or programme management
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• Hours of work: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday
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• Type of contract: permanent
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Benefits and more information:

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https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

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Recruitment Timeline:

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Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 11th August 2026.

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Shortlisting date: to be confirmed.

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Interview date: to be confirmed.

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The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

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• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
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• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
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• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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About Southwark:

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We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

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At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.?Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

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Attachments

Job Description and Person Specification - Principal Engineering Pro